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you were our ambassador at the time of nelson mandela's presidency. how have you been processing the the media attention on his health? been personally navigating these weeks? >> it has been difficult times. all life atognize some point comes to an end. here is a man who has contributed so much as by being being there in addition to what he has done that one becomes concerned when it looks like it is coming to an end, but i tend to look around and say, what are , andthings he contributed i hear people talking about all sorts of things. there are things i will deemphasize for the rest of my life, and i hope historians will as well. demonstrates the capacity for forgiveness, the commitment to reconciliation. the second thing is what he damaged rated about leadership. -- demonstrated about leadership. he demonstrated leadership is not so much about what you know or what you do. it is about how to be. him it was about how to be. the adversary was something martin luther king tried to teach about as well. it included much more than that. it included a spir
you were our ambassador at the time of nelson mandela's presidency. how have you been processing the the media attention on his health? been personally navigating these weeks? >> it has been difficult times. all life atognize some point comes to an end. here is a man who has contributed so much as by being being there in addition to what he has done that one becomes concerned when it looks like it is coming to an end, but i tend to look around and say, what are , andthings he contributed...
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he says he has no plans to visit nelson mandela. snowden's father said the whistleblower could return to the u.s. if the government agrees not to detain him before a trial. he said his son has not betrayed his country. hundreds of imams across britain have united to condemn child sex grooming -- at friday prayers across britain, worshipers heard a singular an unusual message. divideding this attitude is not only a duty but an obligation. >> following a series of high- profile's child sex cases involving muslim men, imams delivered the same sermon, calling for the protection of children. out, it ifknowledge we unite together, we can defeat it. it is a sickness. >> on thursday, members of an oxford gang were sentenced to abusee rape, torture, and of young girls. five of the seven men convicted were given life sentences for sexual crimes of the utmost of gravity. of one victim, the judge said, you took her soul. another victim had been branded and sold when she was just 11 and then forced to have a backstreet abortion at the age of 12.
he says he has no plans to visit nelson mandela. snowden's father said the whistleblower could return to the u.s. if the government agrees not to detain him before a trial. he said his son has not betrayed his country. hundreds of imams across britain have united to condemn child sex grooming -- at friday prayers across britain, worshipers heard a singular an unusual message. divideding this attitude is not only a duty but an obligation. >> following a series of high- profile's child sex...
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he said nelson mandela was an inspiration to the world. he met the south african president in pretoria on a tour of the continent. a lawyer for the retired u.s. general james cartwright has called allegations that he leaked confidential data to the media preposterous. the military leader is under investigation for allegedly leaking classified information about a covert attack on the iranian nuclear program. tens of thousands of egyptians have taken part in competing pro anti-government rallies. there was fighting between the rival groups in alexandria. two people were killed including an american teacher. an assistant professor of islamic thought and culture at qatar university here in doha. thank you for joining us. there is a lot of tension and violence in the lead up to tomorrow's main demonstration. for a while there when the president took office, there was a glimmer of hope in egypt. what went wrong? >> thank you for having me here. unfortunately, the future of egypt will turn ugly. everybody was amazed about the egyptian revolution.
he said nelson mandela was an inspiration to the world. he met the south african president in pretoria on a tour of the continent. a lawyer for the retired u.s. general james cartwright has called allegations that he leaked confidential data to the media preposterous. the military leader is under investigation for allegedly leaking classified information about a covert attack on the iranian nuclear program. tens of thousands of egyptians have taken part in competing pro anti-government rallies....
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barack obama has praised nelson mandela as his hero and an inspiration to the world. u.s. president held a private meeting with mandela's family, offering words of comfort. his host, jacob zuma, said both men were bound by history of the first black president of their countries. mike hanna is in johannesburg. not everyone was pleased to see him, barack obama. >> he had a mixed reception. he was greeted by a small number of protesters. opposed to the u.s. policies rather than the president himself necessarily. some i spoke to expressed disappointment at the limited nature of his visit. the u.s. president went straight to a university campus, straight into the building, where he held a meeting with a selected group of young african leaders. he did receive a rapturous welcome within that town board meeting. the young leaders drawn from throughout south africa, part of , hispresident obama said agenda to encourage leaders. talks betweeneral zuma.ent obama and jacob >> bright smiles as the two presidents meet. another president lies gravely ill in a hospital down the road. ♪
barack obama has praised nelson mandela as his hero and an inspiration to the world. u.s. president held a private meeting with mandela's family, offering words of comfort. his host, jacob zuma, said both men were bound by history of the first black president of their countries. mike hanna is in johannesburg. not everyone was pleased to see him, barack obama. >> he had a mixed reception. he was greeted by a small number of protesters. opposed to the u.s. policies rather than the president...
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president barack obama arriving in cape town about to visit nelson mandela's prison. we have that coming up. more sparring accusations against the united states. this time the target is reportedly an outlet of the european union. bracing for more protests in brazil. the federation cup is just hours away. too many jellyfish. perhaps it is time to eat them. egypt whereng in demonstrations are taking place to mark the president's first anniversary since he took office. there are crowds voicing anger and support for mohamed morsi. demonstrators in tahrir square are calling for the president to resign. some of those we see say they will be marching to the presidential palace later on sunday where security is already tight. the district of the capital, his supporters are staging a sit-in. they say it is in defense of the president. our correspondents are following developments across the egyptian capital. across swelling with in the last hour. their intention is what? lebron says they want to the removal of president mohamed morsi. rebellion started this. they want the pres
president barack obama arriving in cape town about to visit nelson mandela's prison. we have that coming up. more sparring accusations against the united states. this time the target is reportedly an outlet of the european union. bracing for more protests in brazil. the federation cup is just hours away. too many jellyfish. perhaps it is time to eat them. egypt whereng in demonstrations are taking place to mark the president's first anniversary since he took office. there are crowds voicing...
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>> concerns grow for nelson mandela as jacob zuma cancels a trip abroad. you're watching al jazeera live from doha. at there thrilled prospects. we truly stand at a tipping point. >> gay couples benefit from a supreme court ruling. herting kicks off between testers and police before a big match against uruguay. >> kevin rudd returns as australia's prime minister. south african president jacob zuma has canceled a trip abroad as it appears nelson mandela's health is deteriorating. he is in hospital in pretoria. >> to president jacob zuma came to the hospital and visited nelson mandela and after that he gave a brief statement in which he described nelson mandela's condition is still critical. he said there was to be a state -- a summit in mozambique but that has been canceled. jacob zuma will not be going because he simply feels it is not the right time to leave south africa particularly with nelson mandela in such a critical condition. we do not know this officially from the president's office but we do understand from a number of credible sources that nelso
>> concerns grow for nelson mandela as jacob zuma cancels a trip abroad. you're watching al jazeera live from doha. at there thrilled prospects. we truly stand at a tipping point. >> gay couples benefit from a supreme court ruling. herting kicks off between testers and police before a big match against uruguay. >> kevin rudd returns as australia's prime minister. south african president jacob zuma has canceled a trip abroad as it appears nelson mandela's health is...
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. >>> rumors swirl about the condition of ailing nelson mandela. live to south africa next. >>> the dea agent who paid the ultimate price is honored. >>> could a solar flare send the earth back to the 19th century? >>> welcome back to "early today." nelson mandela remains in critical condition in a south africa hospital. for the latest, dekeir simmons joins us from pretoria. >> reporter: good morning. you can see behind me members of the ancu, young people are singing and dancing in the streets celebrating nelson mandela. just before they were here we saw some of nelson mandela's family come out of the hospital and collect some of the flowers, the many flowers and goodwill messages that have been left outside the hospital. one of them said to the camera, she said, look, we know that -- how loved nelson mandela is, he is stable, but at the same time the president's office describing him as critical. you can see these young people coming by, singing and dancing, celebrating nelson mandela. back to you. >> keir, thank you so much. >>> edward snowden c
. >>> rumors swirl about the condition of ailing nelson mandela. live to south africa next. >>> the dea agent who paid the ultimate price is honored. >>> could a solar flare send the earth back to the 19th century? >>> welcome back to "early today." nelson mandela remains in critical condition in a south africa hospital. for the latest, dekeir simmons joins us from pretoria. >> reporter: good morning. you can see behind me members of the ancu,...
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will he visit nelson mandela? >>> and einstein's take on the bible. >>> plus, the hottest selling truck in america just got a little more interesting. details on that and more in two minutes when "early today" returns. >>> nelson mandela remains in critical condition at a south african hospital. media presence has grown in pretoria as the world awaits news on the former leader. last night his daughter said the family is holding on. >> we still have this hope because, you know, when you talk to him, he looks like he's trying to open his eyes. when you touch him, he still responds. >> our business in's keir simmons is outside the hospital in pretoria with the very latest for us. >> reporter: president obama is expected here in south africa this evening. whether or not he will come here to the hospital where nelson mandela is still critically ill is an open kekwquestion. the two men have met before in 2005 when president obama was a senator, but they have never met while president obama was actually president. the qu
will he visit nelson mandela? >>> and einstein's take on the bible. >>> plus, the hottest selling truck in america just got a little more interesting. details on that and more in two minutes when "early today" returns. >>> nelson mandela remains in critical condition at a south african hospital. media presence has grown in pretoria as the world awaits news on the former leader. last night his daughter said the family is holding on. >> we still have...
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south africa, awaits news of nelson mandela. a family feud over his final resting place lays out in court. nine in the transit area of the moscow airport for edward snowden, and his options are narrowing. >> he has been lost in transit for nine days now. edward snowden is reportedly still stuck at moscow airport, unable to officially enter russia or continue his journey. in russia, he has been dubbed the invisible man, because no one has seen him. today, the 30-year-old american broke his silence. wikileaks issued a statement attributed to him, slamming america. after promising not to do so, he wrote, president obama ordered his vice president to pressure the leaders of nations from which i have requested a texan to deny my asylum requests. he had asked her russia for asylum, but is said to have committed applications to at least 14 other countries. so far, no one has agreed to take him in, and that includes venezuela. the president, in moscow today for talks with vladimir putin, has praised him, but will he take mr. snowden bac
south africa, awaits news of nelson mandela. a family feud over his final resting place lays out in court. nine in the transit area of the moscow airport for edward snowden, and his options are narrowing. >> he has been lost in transit for nine days now. edward snowden is reportedly still stuck at moscow airport, unable to officially enter russia or continue his journey. in russia, he has been dubbed the invisible man, because no one has seen him. today, the 30-year-old american broke his...
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mandela. >> nelson mandela and this nation speaks to something very deep in the human spirit. the yearning for justice and dignity that transcends boundaries of race and class and faith and country. >> mandela remains in critical but stable condition and on life support. >> mr. obama bowing to family wishes did not visit mandela in pretoria, but met briefly with some family members at the mandela center in johannesburg. >> the white house released this photo of the first couple telephoning mandela's third wife, grasa as mandela's bedside. >> at a town hall in so wet toe the president leveraged mandela's historic statutory picture to encourage democracy and the rule of law throughout africa .. but a questioner brought up a sore point, the president's decision not to visit kenya, the home of his father, even though he promised just that in 2010. >> will you keep your word on that? >> mr. obama pleaded for more time. >> i have got three after years, so if -- in three years and seven months i am not in kenya, then you can fault me for not following through on my promise. >> inside
mandela. >> nelson mandela and this nation speaks to something very deep in the human spirit. the yearning for justice and dignity that transcends boundaries of race and class and faith and country. >> mandela remains in critical but stable condition and on life support. >> mr. obama bowing to family wishes did not visit mandela in pretoria, but met briefly with some family members at the mandela center in johannesburg. >> the white house released this photo of the first...
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to see news on nelson mandela. people are hoping for positive news. >> we have seen pictures of u.s. president barack obama leaving senegal. if he will visit nelson mandela? [no audio] >> i think we lost our connection. we will leave it there. other news, at least 28 people are dead and tribal fighting in nigeria. that is according to community leaders who say the violence was started by cattle thefts in the saddle -- and the center plateau state in nigeria. this.ribal leaders deny thousands of people have killed in similar violence since 1999. china's new leadership promised to tackle corruption, and it seems to be keeping its word. lei zhengfu, a former party chief in chongqing, has been sentenced to 13 years in jail for taking half $1 million in bribes. the money was to play off -- pay off blackmailers who had a video of him having sex with an 18-year-old prostitute. those accused of extortion are also being prosecuted. a verdict is expected in the next couple hours. the case has fascinated the public. >> week,
to see news on nelson mandela. people are hoping for positive news. >> we have seen pictures of u.s. president barack obama leaving senegal. if he will visit nelson mandela? [no audio] >> i think we lost our connection. we will leave it there. other news, at least 28 people are dead and tribal fighting in nigeria. that is according to community leaders who say the violence was started by cattle thefts in the saddle -- and the center plateau state in nigeria. this.ribal leaders deny...
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south africa,s in but says he will not the ailing nelson mandela. sexifornia resumes same- weddings after a court in san francisco lifted the ban earlier than expected. in cycling's top race, the tour de france. u.s. president barack obama is in south africa for a state visit, but his trip is being overshadowed by nelson mandela's poor health. the two met in 2005. obama has called the anti- apartheid icon a personal hero. the 94-year-old has been in the hospital for more than three weeks fighting a lung infection. >> the helicopter that brought president obama flew past the hospital. but obama has said he will not visit the former president out of for his comfort and tranquility. crowds gathered along the route of obama's motorcade, eager to catch a glimpse of him. zuma and his wife were waiting to greet the obamas. werea and mandela bound by history, as the first black president of their hit -- countries. >> this country's historic transition to a free and democratic nation has been a personal inspiration to me. it continues to be. >> amid the sadn
south africa,s in but says he will not the ailing nelson mandela. sexifornia resumes same- weddings after a court in san francisco lifted the ban earlier than expected. in cycling's top race, the tour de france. u.s. president barack obama is in south africa for a state visit, but his trip is being overshadowed by nelson mandela's poor health. the two met in 2005. obama has called the anti- apartheid icon a personal hero. the 94-year-old has been in the hospital for more than three weeks...
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to meet with nelson mandela? all of those things are on everyone's mind. in the meantime, people are coming your to pretoria and leaving cards and flowers as a way to feel connected to the father of the nation. >> thank you. u.s. president obama has arrived for a week-long journey to south africa, tanzania, and his first senegal.cal -- and he is giving a news conference in the capital, dhaka. he says he wants to highlight economic opportunities being created by the african growing middle class. what is on his schedule? >> this afternoon, president obama will go to a former slave trading post, a prison where apparently millions of slaves were imprisoned and shipped off from africa to america in the 18th and 19th centuries. he is not the first u.s. president to visit. clinton visited there. that may have gone down well at home, but the residents of the island were not very happy because they were not able to move around for the day. they did not feel they got anything out of the visit. and this time, also among the island once a complete shutdown. no one has
to meet with nelson mandela? all of those things are on everyone's mind. in the meantime, people are coming your to pretoria and leaving cards and flowers as a way to feel connected to the father of the nation. >> thank you. u.s. president obama has arrived for a week-long journey to south africa, tanzania, and his first senegal.cal -- and he is giving a news conference in the capital, dhaka. he says he wants to highlight economic opportunities being created by the african growing middle...
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of course, there is the issue of the health of nelson mandela. some people are direct and it meant that they are not happy to see the american president. there are some who were criticizing their policy. some academics, others from the lookolicy group, if you at his policies, he has not lived up to expectations. there have been protests on the streets. he will be speaking to young people here in south africa, in johannesburg. some people will appear there just to criticize him. there are those that say we should acknowledge the u.s. president. he does have the power to inspire young people. they are waiting to hear what he has to say when he speaks to young people. hopefully, he will be able to change a few minds. opinion is seriously divided over the visit of the president of the united states. >> thank you very much. there are reports that an american has been killed in violent protests in egypt. the u.s. embassy is trying to confirm the news. supporters and opponents of resident mohamed morsi held rallies across the country, two days ahead of
of course, there is the issue of the health of nelson mandela. some people are direct and it meant that they are not happy to see the american president. there are some who were criticizing their policy. some academics, others from the lookolicy group, if you at his policies, he has not lived up to expectations. there have been protests on the streets. he will be speaking to young people here in south africa, in johannesburg. some people will appear there just to criticize him. there are those...
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center in johannesburg and met privately with nelson mandela's children and grandchildren. his wife was not there for the meeting. the president and first lady instead called her at the hospital. in a written statement the president shared the thoughts he communicated to the entire family. i expressed my hope that madiba draws peace and comfort from the time is he spending with loved ones. the president has been well received by officials, but a few protesters gathered at the site of a town hall meeting. even at that for rum with african leaders, the subject turned back to nelson mandela's legacy. >> one of the greatest legacies of nelson mandela, that a country can prosper, despite a tragic history. >> reporter: the president spends one more day in south africa, where he will be meeting with nobel laureate desmond tutu and then will go to robins island, where nelson mandela was imprisoned. >> nbc's chuck todd for us in johannesburg. >>> president obama also expressed concern about the growing violence in egypt. more supporters of the muslim brother hood are locked in deadl
center in johannesburg and met privately with nelson mandela's children and grandchildren. his wife was not there for the meeting. the president and first lady instead called her at the hospital. in a written statement the president shared the thoughts he communicated to the entire family. i expressed my hope that madiba draws peace and comfort from the time is he spending with loved ones. the president has been well received by officials, but a few protesters gathered at the site of a town...
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he visited the tiny cell where nelson mandela could barely lay down. last night at a state dinner, the president talked about the mandela legacy. >> we must admit our minds and our hearts are not fully here because a piece of us -- a piece of our heart is with a man and a family who's not far away from here. much has been said about mabiba today. more will be said in the years to come. >> reporter: interesting that tomorrow, the president will make its final stop in tanzania and former president george w. bush is there with his wife, working on an initiative that hestarted, battling hiv-aids here. the two first ladies -- bush and obama -- will get together. there is some speculation that the two presidents may get together. that hasn't been confirmed. but there is bipartisan support, republicans and democrats, coming together to help this continent, come from this obama administration. >> jamie: thank you so much, ed henry, live in capetown. >> eric: brand-new details on the justice department's keeping tabs on reporters and others. that after attorney
he visited the tiny cell where nelson mandela could barely lay down. last night at a state dinner, the president talked about the mandela legacy. >> we must admit our minds and our hearts are not fully here because a piece of us -- a piece of our heart is with a man and a family who's not far away from here. much has been said about mabiba today. more will be said in the years to come. >> reporter: interesting that tomorrow, the president will make its final stop in tanzania and...
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. >> that is where former president nelson mandela is lying in a critical condition. all night, vigils were held by the anc party for the ailing leader. ♪ >> we thank the mandela family. every child knows the story of the great man who grew up here. >> he builds a school for us. we didn't have one before. i'm really sad that he's not feeling well. he's really helped us here. >> the eastern cape province has electricity and running water as well now. from any of the town's inhabitants, life remains very simple. as nelson mandela's help has deteriorated, his birthplace has been swamped from journalists -- swamped by journalists from around the world. the journalists have to remain across the street from the rule location -- remote location to give the family some privacy. next-door, construction is underway. some residents say the mandela's eventual grave is being prepared. discussing such things for someone who is still alive is normally considered taboo in south africa, but among visitors to the museum, the national hero's health is also a topic of discussion. >> i
. >> that is where former president nelson mandela is lying in a critical condition. all night, vigils were held by the anc party for the ailing leader. ♪ >> we thank the mandela family. every child knows the story of the great man who grew up here. >> he builds a school for us. we didn't have one before. i'm really sad that he's not feeling well. he's really helped us here. >> the eastern cape province has electricity and running water as well now. from any of the...
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they were singing all sorts of songs outside of nelson mandela's hospital today. messages of love for the man inside will stop his condition, the subject of endless speculation, remains critical. >> he doesn't look good. i'm not going to lie. as his children and grandchildren, we have the hope. whenying to open his eyes, we talk to him. when you touch them, he responds. media considerable interest in the condition did pirg joke -- did provoke this outburst. forhey are waiting there the last carcass. that is the image that we have. >> other relatives came out of the hospital today to thank a waiting world. >> there is a lot of come for -- comfort that comes from these messages. they have given this the .essages they have given us strength. >> a visit to the continent by president obama. he is coming to south africa tomorrow, keenly aware that his trip may be overshadowed by the fate of nelson mandela. >> he is a personal hero. i don't think i'm unique in that regard. i think he's a a hero for the world. if and when he passes from this place, one thing that we will
they were singing all sorts of songs outside of nelson mandela's hospital today. messages of love for the man inside will stop his condition, the subject of endless speculation, remains critical. >> he doesn't look good. i'm not going to lie. as his children and grandchildren, we have the hope. whenying to open his eyes, we talk to him. when you touch them, he responds. media considerable interest in the condition did pirg joke -- did provoke this outburst. forhey are waiting there the...
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yes, the world continues to watch the health of nelson mandela. this morning there are conflicting reports about his current condition. this comes as president obama is in africa right now this morning set to head to south africa before the weekend. "today in the bay's" marla tellez live monitoring that latest news out of pretoria right now. she joins us from our newsroom with the latest. good morning. >> good morning. those con flinting reports we're hearing is whether or not nelson mandela is actually on life support. in the words of his eldest daughter he is, quote, very critical this morning. talking to a south africa news agency she says he's still giving us hope, opening his eyes, still reactive to touch. we will live with that hope until the final end comes. that's a quote from nelson mande mandela's oldest daughter. >> his family arriving at the hospital in pretoria a few hours ago where they were agreeded by crowds of well-wishers. right now it's just after 2:00 in the afternoon. his family says they appreciate all the love and support fr
yes, the world continues to watch the health of nelson mandela. this morning there are conflicting reports about his current condition. this comes as president obama is in africa right now this morning set to head to south africa before the weekend. "today in the bay's" marla tellez live monitoring that latest news out of pretoria right now. she joins us from our newsroom with the latest. good morning. >> good morning. those con flinting reports we're hearing is whether or not...
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new details on nelson mandela's condition. family members arriving at the hospital along with south africa's president. crowds gathering outside. we'll be there live. he is free, the american ceo held nearly a week on a flight home right now. what he is saying to us about his release overnight. >> and supreme speed. his sprint helps pete williams become first with the supreme court decisions. we'll talk to the intern who is taking the internet by storm today thursday, june 27, 2013.
new details on nelson mandela's condition. family members arriving at the hospital along with south africa's president. crowds gathering outside. we'll be there live. he is free, the american ceo held nearly a week on a flight home right now. what he is saying to us about his release overnight. >> and supreme speed. his sprint helps pete williams become first with the supreme court decisions. we'll talk to the intern who is taking the internet by storm today thursday, june 27, 2013.
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here is where nelson mandela first defied the government. and it is here that jose bright believes he is making a difference. >> this is a country where 70% of the adults are unemployed, nationwide, 30%. has one of the highest rates of murder and rape in the world. absolutely, and only less than a third of the population have a high school diploma. but all i can talk about is one child at a time. most of these children were failing in public school, deemed unteachable and unwanted. hiv aids is still a badge of shame in south africa. for those stricken by the virus and their children. in jose bright's school, those children are encouraged and the results speak for themselves. >> in 12 years, we have had 100% pass rate. in 12 years, none of our girls have fallen pregnant, in 12 years, none of our children have been involved in the criminal justice system. >> reporter: oh, you're an optimist? >> i have no choice, i have to be an optimist, because i see the miracle unfolding. >> reporter: many of his students go on to college. out of his classes
here is where nelson mandela first defied the government. and it is here that jose bright believes he is making a difference. >> this is a country where 70% of the adults are unemployed, nationwide, 30%. has one of the highest rates of murder and rape in the world. absolutely, and only less than a third of the population have a high school diploma. but all i can talk about is one child at a time. most of these children were failing in public school, deemed unteachable and unwanted. hiv...
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the last thing i want do is to be intrusive at a time went family is concerned with nelson mandela's condition. meanwhile, one of nelson mand a mandela's daughters says a visit might be possible if the doctors say it's okay. back to you. >> okay, keir, thank you very much. >>> back here at home, san jose police asking for your help this morning as they try to find a robbery suspect. officers want to you take a look at these photos. they say this man robbed a convenience store on coddle road in south san jose last month. seen running aprime the scene wearing black hoodie, black jeans and black shoes with white stripes. >>> a member of the pta at a san jose elementary school now faces embezzlement charges. keith dennis was a volunteer treasurer of the pta at lynn haven elementary. he wrote checks to himself for more than $27,000. his lawyer tells(!Ñ nbc bay are dennis is deeply saddened by the charges and plans to make sure there's no loss to lynn haven dennis is also suspected of stealing from school fund-raisers. he is currently out on bail awaiting trial. >>> san francisco is getti
the last thing i want do is to be intrusive at a time went family is concerned with nelson mandela's condition. meanwhile, one of nelson mand a mandela's daughters says a visit might be possible if the doctors say it's okay. back to you. >> okay, keir, thank you very much. >>> back here at home, san jose police asking for your help this morning as they try to find a robbery suspect. officers want to you take a look at these photos. they say this man robbed a convenience store on...
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those who expose corruption are silenced labeled as traitors or terrorists and in fact for decades nelson mandela was officially labeled a terrorist in this country he was on the terror watch list all the way up until two thousand and eight and you know it's quite interesting that obama went to prison in robben island where mandela spent eighteen years of his life for pensive reflection where he called the jail a symbol of injustice i wonder if during that time in the empty cell obama consider the inhumane imprisonment of the one hundred sixty six men who are currently in prison at guantanamo bay tortured force fed all held without trial and with no end in sight but obama's hypocritical rhetoric about looking up to a man who represents everything he's not doesn't come without a sense of irony this is perhaps the most offensive part of obama's. and it was south african apartheid which inspired him to become a politician is this obama currently supports apartheid a system that gives racial discrimination legitimacy is alive and well in a little country called israel and every year three bil
those who expose corruption are silenced labeled as traitors or terrorists and in fact for decades nelson mandela was officially labeled a terrorist in this country he was on the terror watch list all the way up until two thousand and eight and you know it's quite interesting that obama went to prison in robben island where mandela spent eighteen years of his life for pensive reflection where he called the jail a symbol of injustice i wonder if during that time in the empty cell obama consider...
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those who expose corruption are silenced labeled as traitors or terrorists and in fact for decades nelson mandela was officially labeled a terrorist in this country he was on the terror watch list all the way up until two thousand and eight and you know it's quite interesting that obama went to prison in robben island where mandela spent eighteen years of his life for pensive reflection where he called the jail a symbol of injustice i wonder if during that time in the empty cell obama considered the inhumane imprisonment of the one hundred sixty six men who are currently in prison at guantanamo bay in tortured force fed all held without trial and with no end in sight but obama's hypocritical rhetoric about looking up to a man who represents everything he's not doesn't come without a sense of irony is the perhaps the most offensive part of obama's claim that it was south african apartheid which inspired him to become a politician is this obama currently supports. apartheid a system that gives racial discrimination legitimacy is alive and well in a little country called israel and every yea
those who expose corruption are silenced labeled as traitors or terrorists and in fact for decades nelson mandela was officially labeled a terrorist in this country he was on the terror watch list all the way up until two thousand and eight and you know it's quite interesting that obama went to prison in robben island where mandela spent eighteen years of his life for pensive reflection where he called the jail a symbol of injustice i wonder if during that time in the empty cell obama...
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nelson mandela in critical condition in the hospital. his family, his ex-wife and his daughter expected to speak shortly. maybe we'll find out a little bit more then. >> no doubt the president and the white house trying to be very respectful of a tough time for the family. >> it is 5:43. locally organizers expecting one of the biggest celebrations in san francisco pride history this weekend of course coming after this week's historic decisions on gay marriage by the supreme court. "today in the bay's" christie smith joins us live in san francisco with more details on the preparations taking place. >> reporter: good morning and happy friday. this is the 43rd annual san francisco pride parade and celebration happening this weekend. normally it's quite something, the parade attracting at least a million people. can you imagine what it's going to be like this sunday. of course, the crowds expected to swell all because of the historic decision that came down this week on same-sex marriage. some hotels are saying while they normally sell out,
nelson mandela in critical condition in the hospital. his family, his ex-wife and his daughter expected to speak shortly. maybe we'll find out a little bit more then. >> no doubt the president and the white house trying to be very respectful of a tough time for the family. >> it is 5:43. locally organizers expecting one of the biggest celebrations in san francisco pride history this weekend of course coming after this week's historic decisions on gay marriage by the supreme court....
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nelson mandela showed us that one man's courage can move the world. and he calls on us to make choices that reflect not our fears, but our hopes, in our own lives and in the lives of our communities. and that's what i want to speak to all of you about today. some of you may be aware of this, but i actually took my first step into political life because of south africa. this is true. i was the same age as some of you. 19 years old, my whole life ahead of me, i was going to school on a campus in california. not quits as pretty as this one, but similar. and i must confess, i was not always focused on my studies. there were a lot of distractions. and i enjoyed those distractions. and as the son of an african father and white american mother, the diversity of america was in my blood. but i have never cared much for politics. i didn't think it mattered to me, i didn't think i could make a difference. and like many young people, i thought that cynicism, a certain iron he cic detachment, was a sf wisdom and sophistication. but then i learned what was happenin
nelson mandela showed us that one man's courage can move the world. and he calls on us to make choices that reflect not our fears, but our hopes, in our own lives and in the lives of our communities. and that's what i want to speak to all of you about today. some of you may be aware of this, but i actually took my first step into political life because of south africa. this is true. i was the same age as some of you. 19 years old, my whole life ahead of me, i was going to school on a campus in...
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nelson mandela. there were questions about whether the president would get to see mandela. instead joining the first lady there as they called mandela's wife who was at his side at the hospital where he was being treated. president obama respecting the family's privacy as that nation and the world prays for an icon. abc's jonathan karl traveling with the president. >> reporter: president obama met briefly with nelson mandela's family, including several of his daughters, offering them heart-felt support, peace, and comfort. but he was unable to see the man he calls a hero to the world. mandela remains on life support. south africa's president said he's in critical but stable condition. president obama drew some protesters, opposed to his administration's policies on terrorism, including the use of drone strikes, but he received an enthusiastic welcome at a town hall with young leaders. at every stop in africa, president obama has paid tribute to mandela. >> the outpouring of love that we've seen in recent days shows that the triumph of nelson mandela and this nation speaks t
nelson mandela. there were questions about whether the president would get to see mandela. instead joining the first lady there as they called mandela's wife who was at his side at the hospital where he was being treated. president obama respecting the family's privacy as that nation and the world prays for an icon. abc's jonathan karl traveling with the president. >> reporter: president obama met briefly with nelson mandela's family, including several of his daughters, offering them...
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. >> that is where former president nelson mandela is lying in a critical condition. all night, vigils were held by the anc party for the ailing leader. ♪ >> we thank the mandela family. every child knows the story of the great man who grew up here. >> he builds a school for us. we didn't have one before. i'm really sad that he's not feeling well. he's really helped us here. >> the eastern cape province has electricity and running water as well now. from any of the town's inhabitants, life remains very simple. as nelson mandela's help has deteriorated, his birthplace has been swamped from journalists -- swamped by journalists from around the world. the journalists have to remain across the street from the rule location -- remote location to give the family some privacy. next-door, construction is underway. some residents say the mandela's eventual grave is being prepared. discussing such things for someone who is still alive is normally considered taboo in south africa, but among visitors to the museum, the national hero's health is also a topic of discussion. >> i
. >> that is where former president nelson mandela is lying in a critical condition. all night, vigils were held by the anc party for the ailing leader. ♪ >> we thank the mandela family. every child knows the story of the great man who grew up here. >> he builds a school for us. we didn't have one before. i'm really sad that he's not feeling well. he's really helped us here. >> the eastern cape province has electricity and running water as well now. from any of the...
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people anxious to hear the latest on nelson mandela. we haven't really heard any up-taup ta dates from the presidency who control and regard community regards his health. >> the president was very vocal about his visit to robben island and how that visit impacted his daughters. what specifically did he say? >> reporter: president obama has been to robben island before and was here in 2006 and went there as a senator. in the lead-up to his trip, he said it was going to be a privilege and honor to take sasha and malia there. he said he wanted to teach them about the anti-apartheid strug for them to see what mr. mandela and others went through so they can take those lessons back home in america and apply them in their daily lives. let's take a listen to exactly what he said about that trip. >> they now appreciated a little bit more the sacrifices that madiba and others had made for freedom. what i also know because they had a chance to visit south africa, for a second time now, they also understand that mandela's spirit could never be impr
people anxious to hear the latest on nelson mandela. we haven't really heard any up-taup ta dates from the presidency who control and regard community regards his health. >> the president was very vocal about his visit to robben island and how that visit impacted his daughters. what specifically did he say? >> reporter: president obama has been to robben island before and was here in 2006 and went there as a senator. in the lead-up to his trip, he said it was going to be a privilege...
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those who expose corruption are silenced labeled as traitors or terrorists and in fact for decades nelson mandela was officially labeled a terrorist in this country he was on the terror watch list all the way up until two thousand and eight and you know it's quite interesting that obama went to prison in robben island where mandela spent eighteen years of his life for pensive reflection where he called the jail a symbol of injustice i wonder if during that time in the empty cell obama considered the inhumane imprisonment of the one hundred sixty six men who are currently in prison at guantanamo bay he tortured forced that all held without trial and with no end in sight but obama's hypocritical rhetoric about looking up to a man who represents everything he's not doesn't come without a sense of irony is the perhaps the most offensive part of obama's. and it was south african apartheid which inspired him to become a politician is this obama currently supports apartheid a system that gives racial discrimination legitimacy is alive and well in a little country called israel and every year thr
those who expose corruption are silenced labeled as traitors or terrorists and in fact for decades nelson mandela was officially labeled a terrorist in this country he was on the terror watch list all the way up until two thousand and eight and you know it's quite interesting that obama went to prison in robben island where mandela spent eighteen years of his life for pensive reflection where he called the jail a symbol of injustice i wonder if during that time in the empty cell obama...
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john traveled with nelson mandela in south africa. and a nigerian american journalist and night media scholar at yale law school. great to have you all here. you've been spending a lot of time reporting, you've been living in africa writing about sub-saharan africa specifically. there is a pretty amazing story of what's happened there since the great recession and even longer. what is the story, if you had to say, in broad strokes that americans don't know? >> sure. you know, it's hard to imagine that it's been 20 years since nelson mandela, you know, became the first president of, the black president of south africa, and even in the last ten years you've seen this incredible story of democratic governance taking root. just last year there were 3 elections across the continent. beyond the rule of law narrative, there have been all sorts of interesting innovations and activity happening outside of the public sector you could call it. that means off-grid energy, that means incredible amounts of investment. that means innovations for edu
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will he visit nelson mandela and einsteins take on the bible. the hottest selling truck in america got a little more interesting. we'll be right back. critical condition in a south african hospital. media presence has groan in pretoria as the world awaits news on the former leader. overnight his daughter said the family is holding on. >> we still have this hope because, you know, when we talk to him, he will try to open his eyes. when you touch him, he still responds. >> now for the latest nbc's keir simmons joins us live outside the hospital in pretoria. >> good morning, mara. president obama is expected here in south africa this evening. whether or not he will come here to the hospital where nelson mandela is still critically ill is an open question. the two men have met before back in 2005 when president obama was a senator, but they have never met while president obama was actually president. the question, though, is whether or not it would be appropriate. nelson mandela's family seem open to the idea but say it would be up to doctors to dec
will he visit nelson mandela and einsteins take on the bible. the hottest selling truck in america got a little more interesting. we'll be right back. critical condition in a south african hospital. media presence has groan in pretoria as the world awaits news on the former leader. overnight his daughter said the family is holding on. >> we still have this hope because, you know, when we talk to him, he will try to open his eyes. when you touch him, he still responds. >> now for the...
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that's this same university would have conferred an honorary degree to a president nelson mandela. would have seemed impossible. >> reporter: the president's big announcement today that the united states will be partnering with six african nations to double access to electrical power in africa over the next decade. >> i'm calling for america to up our game when it comes to africa. we're bringing together business leaders from america and africa to deepen our engagement. >> reporter: the president talked ab the importance of investing in things like security, food security and health as well as democracy, thriving democracy, civil society. president obama making the point that he wants to see the u.s.'s relationship with africa shift from one that's based on aid to one that is more mutually beneficial. the last stop will be in tanzania. >>> record-breaking heat in the southwest this weekend caused cancellations of several flights out of phoenix yesterday. temperatures hit a record of 119 degrees. u.s. airways cancelled 18 flights. high temperatures can affect performance during take
that's this same university would have conferred an honorary degree to a president nelson mandela. would have seemed impossible. >> reporter: the president's big announcement today that the united states will be partnering with six african nations to double access to electrical power in africa over the next decade. >> i'm calling for america to up our game when it comes to africa. we're bringing together business leaders from america and africa to deepen our engagement. >>...
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with a number of family members of nelson mandela. the location and timing of that has not been disclosed. the fact this meeting had to be called off, the hoped for meeting between obama and nelson mandela had to be called off, is an indication of how sick nelson mandela really is. his former wife winnie mandela said yesterday, he had great improvement. but in her words, remains krinically unwell. and president zuma saying, his condition remains critical but stable. a great disappointment. president obama had hoped to meet nelson mandela who is one of his personal heroes. he will not be meeting with him. >> so many people watching with so much anxiety. ron claiborne, thank you for your reporting. normally ron is with us delivering the overnight headlines. but with ron on assignment, a new member of the abc news team, rebecca jarvis, our economic correspondent, giving us the headlines this morning. good morning to you. >> harris, faris, jarvis. thanks, guys. we want to get you caught up on what's happening new overnight. an american am
with a number of family members of nelson mandela. the location and timing of that has not been disclosed. the fact this meeting had to be called off, the hoped for meeting between obama and nelson mandela had to be called off, is an indication of how sick nelson mandela really is. his former wife winnie mandela said yesterday, he had great improvement. but in her words, remains krinically unwell. and president zuma saying, his condition remains critical but stable. a great disappointment....
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he was basically walking in the footsteps of nelson mandela, where nelson mandela spent 18 years of imprisonment. took the first lady and the daughters down to the limestone quarry where he spent many hours doing back breaking work in the hot sun during imprisonment, the president saying nelson mandela going onto become the first black president of the nation was inspiration not just for him but for millions around the world. in a big final speech on the week long journey, tried to use the mandela legacy to talk about how the u.s. wants to help bring the continent up. take a listen. >> if the dignity of the individual is upheld across africa, then i believe americans will be more free as well because i believe that none of us are fully free when others in the human family remain shackled by poverty or disease or oppression. >> now, as part of this commitment the president laid out about $7 million from the u.s. government to help vastly expand the amount of electricity going into sub saharan africa, a big idea the president hopes he can realize in the years ahead. >> and ed, i am reading the pre
he was basically walking in the footsteps of nelson mandela, where nelson mandela spent 18 years of imprisonment. took the first lady and the daughters down to the limestone quarry where he spent many hours doing back breaking work in the hot sun during imprisonment, the president saying nelson mandela going onto become the first black president of the nation was inspiration not just for him but for millions around the world. in a big final speech on the week long journey, tried to use the...
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they're right in front of nelson mandela's former home. it's a place he and his wife lived for many, many years. just double play the street is a home owned by desmond tutu. this games to be the only street in the world to have home to two nobel laureates. and i don't doubt there. people come here to hear word about what's going on. this is the center of the anti-apartheid protests. and to go into the history a little it bit now, back in 1976 was the scene of youth uprisings in the schools when the students were protesting against the introduction of afrikans, the language of the why minority. that was one of the major, major turning points in the anti-apartheid movement. for so many other reasons, it's so important. it's also poernt, president obama coming here to the university down the road to focus on young people. the town hall was about connecting young people in nigeria, uganda swell here in south africa, talking about issues of trade, entrepreneurship and trying to encourage them to be civic leaders as young people. continent of af
they're right in front of nelson mandela's former home. it's a place he and his wife lived for many, many years. just double play the street is a home owned by desmond tutu. this games to be the only street in the world to have home to two nobel laureates. and i don't doubt there. people come here to hear word about what's going on. this is the center of the anti-apartheid protests. and to go into the history a little it bit now, back in 1976 was the scene of youth uprisings in the schools when...
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and we'll look at nelson mandela. we'll look at his fight to end racial discrimination and how his life parallels dr. martin luther king. and the nfl decides to punt on propoeting obama care. administration looking for high profile pitches. and the pros are not buying it. i am uma, we are live from the nation's capitol. america's news headquarters starts right now. >> and we begin with what is a dangerous heatwave that is gripping most of the western part of the nation. we are talking about triple digit temperatures and folks in death valley, california they are bracing for teches to hit 130 degrees today. that is close to a record set back 100 years ago. they are joining us live from santa monica, california where it is and cooler than death valley. dom nick? >> uma, people are taking to the ocean to coloff in santa monica beach. families are heading into the water. and marine hanging over the coast. it is 90 degrees in the city. and as you head further inland, it is going to get warmer and out in death valley, recor
and we'll look at nelson mandela. we'll look at his fight to end racial discrimination and how his life parallels dr. martin luther king. and the nfl decides to punt on propoeting obama care. administration looking for high profile pitches. and the pros are not buying it. i am uma, we are live from the nation's capitol. america's news headquarters starts right now. >> and we begin with what is a dangerous heatwave that is gripping most of the western part of the nation. we are talking...
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you've had your own relations with nelson mandela. what are your thoughts on him, especially as president zuma came out today, talked about his doctors are the finest in south africa. >> it almost doesn't make a difference. his legacy is established. his place on earth is sound and it's probably the most solid moral platform of any human being of my lifetime. and it's inevitable that he will be stronger in death than in life. i went back reading his conversations with myself and it reminded me that he was not talking about multiracialism. he was talking about nonracialism and talking about that in jail and he was talking about forgiving the prime minister, who probably had put him in jail and sentencing him for life and he was deploring the fact that he was a victim of violence and he was forgiving even after being in jail for ten years and he's even more forgiving after. so it makes us wonder. we ought to look at him and forget about paula deen. >> he's so unifying. we've heard from so many people who have said even in this situation
you've had your own relations with nelson mandela. what are your thoughts on him, especially as president zuma came out today, talked about his doctors are the finest in south africa. >> it almost doesn't make a difference. his legacy is established. his place on earth is sound and it's probably the most solid moral platform of any human being of my lifetime. and it's inevitable that he will be stronger in death than in life. i went back reading his conversations with myself and it...
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they have tried every way possible to get the president to see nelson mandela. but they're saying he's not. he must be really disappointed. at this point the latest on president mandela's health from his ex-wife is that his situation is greatly improved. he is still very unwell. he is stable. the conversation here a few days ago was much more tire, much more worrying about nelson mandela's condition. the last couple of days the tone has been more upbeat. everybody is trying to read the tea leaves, anticipate what's happening. of course nobody knows. but the bottom line is the word about mandela's condition is he was better than he was but still critically ill. a lot of concern around the world about the health of this global icon. it's really difficult to convey back to the united states being here what it feels like to be here while all this is going on. to have these two incredibly powerful and influential people of the 21st century, nelson mandela, president obama here at the same time. this is a tremendous moment in history and one this country is enjoying.
they have tried every way possible to get the president to see nelson mandela. but they're saying he's not. he must be really disappointed. at this point the latest on president mandela's health from his ex-wife is that his situation is greatly improved. he is still very unwell. he is stable. the conversation here a few days ago was much more tire, much more worrying about nelson mandela's condition. the last couple of days the tone has been more upbeat. everybody is trying to read the tea...
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how does nelson mandela's deteriorating health affect this trip? >> reporter: this is something i will tell you the white house is monitoring closely. obviously, this was the highlight of the trip would have been a visit with nelson mandela. president obama is scheduled to go to the island where mandela and other political prisoners were in prison. that was a highlight of the trip. the white house is not speculating on how the trip is changing. you know they are certainly considering, as they monitor the situation, how it could affect the trip. at this point, the itinerary has not changed. what we can expect is as president obama goes to south africa, you can see the tone of what he's talking about change. some of the events may be step down. certainly just because nelson mandela's health is in such a critical state at this point. the itinerary they scheduled for south africa wasn't over the top. this visit to robin island, he was supposed to have a visit with nelson mandela. right now, things may be tremendously affected and step down the tone. >>
how does nelson mandela's deteriorating health affect this trip? >> reporter: this is something i will tell you the white house is monitoring closely. obviously, this was the highlight of the trip would have been a visit with nelson mandela. president obama is scheduled to go to the island where mandela and other political prisoners were in prison. that was a highlight of the trip. the white house is not speculating on how the trip is changing. you know they are certainly considering, as...
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>>> president obama travels to south africa today and hopes to visit with nelson mandela while the south africans closely watch the health of the leader. >> the senate approves the immigration bill that would open the door to millions, but it faces an uncertain future in thehouse. >> in cold-blooded fashion kill add person because that person disrespected him. >> football star aaron hernandez remains on a jail charge and the normal new england patriot may be facing even deeper legal troubles. >>> this is the "cbs morning news" for friday, june 28th, 2013. . good morning. good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. well, president obama wraps up his visit to the west african nation of senegal this morning. later he and his family are scheduled to travel to south africa. on sunday they'll go to tanza a tanzania. last night president obama attended a state dinner. later he visited goree island, a historic port where slaves from africa passed through on their way to the new world. mr. obama said he would like to visit nelson mandela to south africa, however, mandela remains in critical condit
>>> president obama travels to south africa today and hopes to visit with nelson mandela while the south africans closely watch the health of the leader. >> the senate approves the immigration bill that would open the door to millions, but it faces an uncertain future in thehouse. >> in cold-blooded fashion kill add person because that person disrespected him. >> football star aaron hernandez remains on a jail charge and the normal new england patriot may be facing...
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when journalists spoke to them they said nelson mandela was stable. we heard from one of his daughters and she said although it doesn't look good, but if we speak to him he responds and tries to open his eyes. he's still there. he may be waning, but he's still there so that was positive. and then nbc news special correspondent charlene hunter goer spoke with another of nelson mandela's daughters and she said her dad is a fighter and even talked about the possibility that president obama might come to see him seems open to that possibility but says it would be up to the doctors to decide. meanwhile, the president of south africa, jacob zuma, has been at the hospital. he describes the condition as critical but said he saw him last night and he saw him today and he looks much better today. back to you. >> kier, thank you very much. that does it for this edition of "news nation." i'm tamron hall. we will see you tomorrow. "the cycle" is up next. >>> we start the hour with breaking news. the next step in the prosecution of the surviving boston bomber, dzho
when journalists spoke to them they said nelson mandela was stable. we heard from one of his daughters and she said although it doesn't look good, but if we speak to him he responds and tries to open his eyes. he's still there. he may be waning, but he's still there so that was positive. and then nbc news special correspondent charlene hunter goer spoke with another of nelson mandela's daughters and she said her dad is a fighter and even talked about the possibility that president obama might...
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nelson mandela is maintaining his fight for life while remaining in critical condition. the vigil outside the hospital there in pretoria continues to grow, with south africans offering prayers and songs and good wishes. the government says mandela has improved somewhat from this time last night. one of his daughters, however, told south african television "it doesn't look good." however, another mandela daughter who visited with him last night, spoke by telephone today with nbc news contributor charlene hunter gall. >> when i got in, and i greet him, madiba opened his eyes. >> how would you describe his condition at this moment? >> i would just say that it's typical for a 94-year-old man, you know, whose health is frail. his condition has improved tremendously overnight. we remain upbeat and hopeful. i can't stress enough what a fighter he is. he's not wanting to go anywhere anytime soon. >> that was nelson mandela's daughter zindzi in a conversation with us earlier today. >>> in boston, federal prosecutors unveiled a 30-count indictment against boston bombing suspect dz
nelson mandela is maintaining his fight for life while remaining in critical condition. the vigil outside the hospital there in pretoria continues to grow, with south africans offering prayers and songs and good wishes. the government says mandela has improved somewhat from this time last night. one of his daughters, however, told south african television "it doesn't look good." however, another mandela daughter who visited with him last night, spoke by telephone today with nbc news...
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that's what nelson mandela represents. that's what south africa at its best can represent to the world. and that's what brings me back here on what will be a two-day trip in which i have an opportunity to meet with a whole range of leaders here in south africa. the president and i have enjoyed our company quite a bit in the g20 and at various multilateral forums. usually, unfortunately, when we're meeting there is some crisis going on around the world. we had a more leisurely conversation today. and we both agree that the state of bilateral relations between the united states and south africa are extraordinarily strong. as one of the bricks are of south africa's growth reflects the new realities of the global economy. and we welcome that. that's one of the reasons why i institutionalized the g20, because it reflects the reality of today's world and today's economy and the need for this continent to be represented in any discussions about the direction of the world economy. so the united states views south africa as a criti
that's what nelson mandela represents. that's what south africa at its best can represent to the world. and that's what brings me back here on what will be a two-day trip in which i have an opportunity to meet with a whole range of leaders here in south africa. the president and i have enjoyed our company quite a bit in the g20 and at various multilateral forums. usually, unfortunately, when we're meeting there is some crisis going on around the world. we had a more leisurely conversation...
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. >> to south africa now where president obama has made a point of honoring nelson mandela's legacy at every point on his trip. he called it an honor and a privilege where he was in prison for so many years. nbc chuck todd is with the president. >> reporter: president obama looking out on the solitary view nelson mandela had from his prison cell for nearly 20 years. his health condition has overshadowed the three day visit. capped off today by this visit to robin island. being the president's second trip to the island, he could play tour guide for his daughters overheard here telling them about the south african connection that mahatma gaunty had. >> he was a lawyer here in south africa. and it was here -- >> reporter: the president also signed the prison's guest book. the world a grateful for the heroes. who remind us that no shackles or cells can match the strength of the human experience. laterer speaking to the university of capetown students, leaned on mandela's legacy again to send a larger message. >> he showed us that one man's courage could beat the world. >> and bobby kennedy
. >> to south africa now where president obama has made a point of honoring nelson mandela's legacy at every point on his trip. he called it an honor and a privilege where he was in prison for so many years. nbc chuck todd is with the president. >> reporter: president obama looking out on the solitary view nelson mandela had from his prison cell for nearly 20 years. his health condition has overshadowed the three day visit. capped off today by this visit to robin island. being the...